Job Detail

Job Description

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organisation that provides assistance to people affected by war, conflict, natural disasters, outbreaks and epidemics or healthcare exclusion. The organisation now works in more than 70 countries around the world, with significant projects across East African countries including in Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. MSF Eastern Africa is the regional institutional office for MSF. The office focusses on representation and networking, recruiting and supporting staff from the region, communications and fundraising, as well as on other dossiers of importance to MSF such as Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI), mutualization, trainings, medical operational support and environmental health. You can learn more about MSF EA on our website or via our digital channels – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. From 2018, MSF has been investing in a communications and fundraising department based in Nairobi. The aim of the department is to progressively raise the profile of MSF in the region, to support communications and dissemination for crises within East Africa and to develop fundraising from the region.

MSF EA is seeking an energetic and highly motivated individual to join the Communications and Fundraising team as MSF EA’s fundraising manager.

Main objectives of the role

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Fundraising (DCF), the individual in this newly created position will be responsible for building a fundraising programme at MSF EA and will be pivotal in inspiring current donors, prospects, and supporters to contribute funds to the organisation. They will be an individual who is deeply motivated by the goal of MSF to deliver medical care to those most in need across the world and will be guided by MSF fundraising principles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of the DCF, strategizes, implements, and monitors a comprehensive fundraising plan to develop and expand philanthropic support from a variety of sources
• Cultivates and strengthens existing donor relationships with individuals and actively pursues prospects by using multiple cultivation techniques including one-on-one meetings, events, and other fundraising touchpoints
• Demonstrates and fosters respectful donor cultivation and stewardship within the team and the organisation
• Researches, maintains and develops a regional and local list of individuals, foundations, and corporate prospects in the region.
• Identifies and develops relationships with corporate entities that adhere to the parameters of the MSF EA corporate gift acceptance policy
• In tandem with the Communications team, manages the grant funding process including the application and drafting of proposals and all necessary follow up
• In collaboration with the DCF, develops strong relationships within the fundraising and business communities to increase visibility of MSF and to foster financial support and networking potential
• Manages the day to day work of the engagement officer
• Collaborates with the engagement officer in organizing events that will raise the visibility of and financial support to MSF EA
• Under the guidance of the DCF, ensures consistency of messaging in all fundraising communications. Takes the lead in preparing fundraising content and materials to ensure that they are accurate and reflect MSF’s values and principles and that all communications with donors reflect the unique and independent voice of MSF, with final oversight going to the DCF
• Supports the DCF in identifying and selecting members of a fundraising advisory group which will serve as a networking vehicle for high level donor giving.
• Identifies donors and prospects for cultivation and stewardship by the General Director of MSF EA. Provides support for these efforts including thorough briefings prior to contact, scheduling logistics, and all necessary follow up
• Ensures that all donors are thanked for donations within a 3-day timeframe by the appropriate MSF representative
• Designs strategy for retention of donors which could include scheduled cultivation and solicitation activities
• Creates a “moves management” cycle for donors and supporters of high capacity
• Effectively represents and articulates the work of MSF presenting a compelling case for support of the organisation.
• Primary point of contact for funding, donations and fundraising event inquiries
• Maintains a complete and accurate database record of donors and funding received with the assistance of the engagement officer
• Participates in the MSF community working groups and shares lessons learned to the MSF EA and global fundraising team
• Provides regular reports on the work of the FR team and oversees the team´s budget
• Remains current on the fundraising market landscape in the region

SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualifications & competencies Required

• A Bachelors degree and/or studies in social sciences, finance, administration or a relevant discipline.
• 3+ years working in a customer service/relationship management environment
• Analytical skills and experience in creating and tracking budgets
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate in person and in writing to people from various backgrounds and experiences
• Ability to inspire trust and confidence in current donors and supporters
• High level of discretion and an ethical approach to fundraising
• Initiative and independence combined with the ability to work well as part of a team
• A commitment to MSF’s mission and values

Desirable experience

• 3+ year in fundraising, preferably with a focus on high level donor cultivation and solicitation
• Knowledge of the local fundraising environment
• Experience with international relief and development and/or humanitarian organizations desired.

Application

If you recognise yourself in this profile, we welcome you to apply directly via the link provided below.

Applicants are required to upload a letter of motivation + Curriculum Vitae (in English) as one combined document.    

The closing date for applications is 28th August 2022.  

To Apply:
https://msf.or.ke/en/ads/fundraising-manager